Reformation

Martin Luther

A German theologian monk who challenged the Catholic church

Charles V

Holy Roman emperor of spain at odds with Luther and protestants

John calvin

French theologian and pastor, developed Calvinism a religions that emphasizes the sovereignty of god

Pope Leo X

Member of the Medici family, the one who sold indulgences and excommunicated Luther 

Johannes Gutenburg

The man who created the moveable type printing press

St. Ignatius of Layola

Catholic priest who founded the Jesuits in 1540.

Diet of the worms

An imperial meeting, held to discuss the teachings of Luther

Council of Trent

A pivotal event, its main objective was to define the Catholic doctrine, reform the church, and counter Protestantism  

indulgence

The dismisson of temporal punishment due to sin. 

Excommunication

To ban someone from the church and taking part in certain traditions

Jesuits

The society of Jesus, strong tradition in education and schooling. 

Baroque

a cultural and artistic movement characterized by emotion and detail

Inquisitions

A series of Catholic tribunals that aimed to root our heresy and enforce orthodoxy

Catechism

A summary of Christian doctrine

Theocracy

A system of government where religious leaders hold power and authority

St. Bartholomews massacre

A persecution of Huguenots (French protestants) orchestrated by Catholics.

Moveable type printing 

allowed individual type letters to be re arranged and reused

Augsburg confession

outlined the Lutheran beliefs and was presented to emperor Charles V as a defense of the faith

Sola Scriptura

The bible is the ultimate authority

Sola Fide

Salvation is achieved only through faith

Luther’s 3rd reason

All Christians have direct access to the Bible and have no need for a priest or bishop

3 immediate causes of the reformation

Selling of indulgences, 95 these, and the protestant split

3 immediate effects of the reformation 

Spread of protestant beliefs, the rise of Calvinism, and the rise of the church of england